Big Blind Canyon (FR 40525) in ID -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Idaho

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Big Blind Canyon (FR 40525) in ID

Salmon-Challis NF, Lost River Ranger District
6,654 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
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A 1.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Custer County, ID.

Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lost River Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit in any 30 days.

All 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1 miles). Climbs 290 ft over 1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.6 miles off. Sheep Mountain stands 2,980 ft above the site, 3.3 miles south. The nearest town, Sun Valley, is 39 mi off.

September normals 38–69°F, 0.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Salmon-Challis National Forest, Lost River Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?